The Containing Circle July 18, 2019 Trina GravesLeave a comment Going to the beach to meet James My visualization Guide Where everything becomes clear As constant as the tide But instead I found my mum There on the sandy beach I thought her Higher Self Must have come to teach She led me to…
Category: family
POEMS: “Pathways”(about loved ones, from an older post) by Helen Steiner Rice
Memory builds a little pathway that goes winding through my heart…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Family” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Familia”)
Family I am one with all things. Family can be a bond within the family of our birth, our spiritual community, with our pets, or in our neighborhood. A family is there to celebrate our joys, share our sorrows, and to walk this human journey alongside us, supporting us as we grow. Today I…
POEMS: “Family Stories” by Trina Graves
We all love to hear stories
It’s why we read and watch TV.
But not many understand that
The greatest stories are of family.
Relationships with people
Is what life is all about.
LONG POEMS: “The tree in me” by Trina Graves
My roots stem from my family
Deeply embedded in Mother Earth
Strongly supporting my presence
That fed my earlier self-worth.
My roots are also a mighty link
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: “The trouble tree” (coping with problems, from an older post)
On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree,
VALENTINE’S POEM: “Love” (from an earlier post)
Love well, love often.
Find it in your heart
to love those who have never shown you love
QUOTE: “TO LOVE” by Anamaría Rabatté and Cervi,
To love… “If you really do not learn to LOVE, you will never reach mastery, to apologize, to ACCEPT WITH PEACE, to enjoy the moon and the sea, family and friends, to give tenderness, to give LOVE, whoever tried it KNOWS. “ Anamaría Rabatté and Cervi, Amar… “Si de verdad a AMAR no aprendes,…
CHRISTMAS POEMS: “Going Home for Christmas” by Edgar A. Guest
Going Home for Christmas He little knew the sorrow that was in his vacant chair; He never guessed they’d miss him, or he’d surely have been there; He couldn’t see his mother or the lump that filled her throat, Or the tears that started falling as she read his hasty note; And he couldn’t see…
HAIKU POEMS: “Christmas Season” (“Temporada de Navidad”)
“Christmas Season” Colorful bright lights, Evergreen and spice sweet scents, Families and friends… Reminds us of: Generosity, Kindness, cheer, charity, warmth, T’is the Season (of) Love! —— Keep it in your heart All year long! Amira “Temporada de Navidad” Luces de colores brillantes, Olores dulces de hoja perenne y…
CHRISTMAS POEMS: “Christmas Through The Family” by Trina Graves
Christmas Through The Family To a child Christmas is the most magical time of the year Full of wonder and excitement waiting for Santa and reindeer Counting down each day, with even a tree indoors to decorate Captivating memories through childhood years accumulate Each intense and thrilling Christmas morning finally arrives Bringing presents galore,…
MANTRA FOR LIVING: from the DALAI LAMA (A short Buddhist outlook on life)
When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
